CHARACTER COUNTS! of Martin County is calling for nominations to honor worthy young people who embody the Six Pillars of Character: Trustworthiness, Respect, Responsibility, Fairness, Caring and Citizenship.

The Joe Kordick Youth Character Awards will be presented Jan. 30, 2008, honoring middle and high school students whose lives demonstrate an enduring commitment to good character.

Nomination guidelines (PDF)

School nomination forms (PDF)

School Minigrant Award Results

2008 National Schools of Character Award
Deadline for applications: Dec, 3, 2007

Character Education Book Resources

Harry Potter:
Lessons About Character, Ethics and Values Embodied in Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (PDF)

Children's Books
That Build Character:
Book list from CHARACTER COUNTS! (external link)

Books that incorporate
the Six Pillars of Character (PDF)

Discovery Journal
Book List (PDF)

Book lists from
The Teachers' Place:

• Cooperation
  

• Courage
  

• Dependability
  

• Fairness
  

• Forgiveness
  

• Patience
  

• Respect